Supply Chain Manager - Oxford - c£65000

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to enhance their consumables range. This role involves supplier management, contract negotiation, and logistics coordination. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a degree in business or engineering.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Ability to travel to supplier and customer sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Enhance supply chain performance through improved planning and sourcing.
• Negotiate contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness, service, and quality.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Degree in business

Degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to support the expansion of their consumables range. This role will focus on supplier management, contract negotiation, cost optimisation, and logistics coordination.

Supply Chain Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance supply chain performance through improved planning and sourcing
• Implement and manage supplier selection, RFPs, and contract processes
• Negotiate contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness, service, and quality
• Develop cost reduction strategies based on procurement analysis
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity and quality
• Oversee inventory to reduce risk and improve cash flow
• Collaborate with sales and internal teams to drive business growth
• Ensure compliance with financial, procurement, and risk management policies

Key Requirements:

• Degree in business, engineering, or a related field
• 3-5 years' experience in sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and cross-department collaboration
• Ability to travel to supplier and customer sites as required

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation. If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency